Building a Recruitment Culture with Ben Gotkin to Optimize Sales Team Performance

In this episode, host Matt McDarby talks with seasoned recruiting expert Ben Gotkin, principal consultant at Recruiting Toolbox. Together, they explore the essential function of talent acquisition and its direct impact on building elite sales teams. Ben highlights the need for a strategic approach to recruiting, focusing on speed and quality in the hiring process. He offers practical advice on the challenges of identifying the right talent and the significance of going beyond surface-level assessments to understand candidates' capabilities, with valuable lessons on avoiding biases, improving interview techniques, and building a culture of continuous recruitment. Tune in for actionable tips that can help you enhance your approach to finding and nurturing top-tier talent. Show highlights: The importance of optimizing hiring with a strategic recruitment system. [03:34] What impacts the speed of hiring? [06:47] The art of behavioral interviewing and deep probing. [10:15] Insights on preventing assumption-driven hiring mistakes. [18:34] Do introverts make better sales reps? [24:41] Discover best practices for building a recruiting culture. [29:38] What great leaders do during hiring that average ones don’t. [33:58] How to create a positive, well-defined candidate experience. [39:26] Book a call with Matt using this link: https://calendly.com/mattmcdarby/30min  To know more about United Sales Resources, head on over to our website http://www.usr-llc.com, and follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedSalesResources  Follow Matt on social media:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmcdarby https://twitter.com/mmcdarby 

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The Sales Leaders Operating System™ podcast addresses the challenges faced by sales leaders at all levels. With three decades of experience selling, coaching, and leading, Matt McDarby offers practical strategies to improve sales leadership effectiveness. Each episode focuses on key aspects of the role, from time management and coaching to team development and leading and motivating. Whether you're new to sales leadership or looking to advance your career, this podcast provides actionable insights to enhance your skills, drive better results, and maximize your organization's investments. Join us to learn, grow, and become a more effective sales leader.